Every now and then, I have what can only be called a case of the f*ck-its. I'm unable and unwilling to focus, my motivation and energy are at all-time lows, and I have no willpower at all to be productive. Here are five ways I cure this...
A recent survey commissioned by Adobe reveals that productivity and creativity are at odds in today's professional environment. Although 80 percent of the 5,000 respondents indicated that unlocking creativity is "critical" to a flourishing, growing economy, just 25 percent felt that they are living up...
Australian legislation that would protect and strengthen workers' rights to ask for flexible hours is gaining support from workplace law experts and unions. If passed, the bill would make it legal for employees to request flex hours, so long as this schedule shift wouldn't "seriously disrupt...
Not every office abides by the standard 40-hour week, and this week's must-reads center on alternative workweek strategies that promote creativity and productivity. * A new study finds that working in places like moderately loud environments, such as coffee shops, actually improves creativity. Should you relocate your desk to...
This week is National Workplace Wellness Week, so it's only appropriate to examine how managers can foster work productivity by focusing on employee happiness. Many managers mistakenly think that prioritizing employee happiness entails coddling and compliments, but really, it's about putting your team in the right...
We know that employee stress has a direct effect on individual productivity, but a new survey by ComPsych Corporation provides some hard statistics on stress and work. Read on for five reasons your stressed-out teams are slowing down the company's growth. 1. Increased absenteeism. Nearly 15 percent of...
